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Is an MBA Still Necessary?
Two outspoken academic leaders offer opposing views on the relevance of a traditional business education.
Incentives Needed to Spur Federal Agencies to Meet Small-Business Contracting Goals (Opinion)
The SBA reports that it has tried to increase the share of federal dollars going to small businesses by implementing new contracting provisions. Unfortunately, it doesn't appear to be working.
Young Entrepreneurs: Not the Cure for What Ails the Economy (Opinion)
Interest is high in supporting youth entrepreneurship and often seen as a way to help create jobs and turn the economy. But a closer look at the issues shows that these notions may be little more than wishful thinking.
The Twisted Logic Behind the Regulatory Freeze for Jobs Act (Opinion)
To spur job creation, Congress is voting soon on a moratorium on regulation. Columnist Scott Shane says it's not the answer to our business problems.
Should the U.S. President Have Business Experience? (Opinion)
Why success in the private sector doesn't necessarily translate into an effective leadership.
7 Reasons Small Business Supports Romney (Opinion)
Small-business owners overwhelmingly favor Mitt Romney over Barack Obama in the 2012 presidential election. Here are seven reasons why.
Why Congress Shouldn't Fund Business Incubators (Opinion)
Before spending money on business incubators, Congress should first figure out whether we really need more in the U.S. and whether they actually help create jobs.
Grads: Want to Be an Entrepreneur? Get a Job (Opinion)
If your heart is set on running your own business, you could raise your odds of success by first getting some experience on your resume and money in the bank.
Listen to Small Business: Don't Increase the Minimum Wage (Opinion)
Business owners often oppose the minimum wage because it reduces their profits. But their position might be more helpful to low-skilled workers than the altruistic views of elected officials.
Private Equity and Entrepreneurs: Allies in Productivity (Opinion)
Private-equity firms are in the spotlight thanks to Mitt Romney. But they don't deserve the blame they get for destroying jobs any more than young breakouts like Google, says Scott Shane.
Sit Down Now and Write That Business Plan (Opinion)
If you're serious about building a successful enterprise, you'll need a business plan. But don't let that stop you from starting.
Millionaire's Tax Could Stall Small-Business Jobs Engine (Opinion)
Policymakers fail to see how a surcharge tax on the wealthy could hurt the employment and economic growth that small businesses generate.
Are You a Born Entrepreneur? (Opinion)
Scientific research shows that our genes influence whether we start our own businesses.
Who Counts As an Entrepreneur? (Opinion)
Estimates of the number of entrepreneurs in the U.S. vary widely. If you want a more precise number, we'll need a definition of the word that everyone agrees on.